Producer gas engines in villages of less-developed countries

Journal Article · Fri Aug 14 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.213.4509.731· OSTI ID:6168586

Datta, R ^[1]; Dutt, G S

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1. Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Linden, NJ

Producer gas engines could have an important role in the decentralized production of mechanical energy in rural areas of less-developed countries. With this technology mechanical energy is produced from solid fuels by use of internal combustion engines. A comparison with other renewable energy options, on the common basis of energy efficiency and economics, shows that producer gas engines may have significant advantages and deserve serious attention.

• OSTI ID: 6168586
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 213; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
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FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GASIFICATION
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